Student assistant to Human Rights, Africa department
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Full Time
Permanent
Intern
On-site
This student assistant role in the Human Rights, Africa department requires strong bilingual communication skills in French and English, both written and spoken, including translation and proofreading capabilities. The position supports projects focused on West African countries and Ethiopia, involving human rights and security themes, with engagement across state actors, ministries, security forces, civil society, and National Human Rights Institutions. Key competencies include assisting senior staff and local offices in daily project tasks, consolidating donor reports, and utilizing MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) tools to track and highlight project outcomes. Organizational skills are critical for managing document filing, communication updates such as website maintenance, and coordinating visits and meetings. The role demands the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, maintaining structured systems for effective cooperation with national offices. Candidates should be currently enrolled in relevant university programs such as sociology, political science, or law, with at least one year remaining. Familiarity with Excel is advantageous, as is knowledge of Danish. The role involves part-time work averaging 15 hours per week and requires adherence to deadlines and procedural standards. Overall, the position suits individuals with strong language proficiency, organizational aptitude, and an interest in human rights issues in Africa, capable of supporting complex, multi-stakeholder projects and administrative functions within an international human rights context.
About the role
- Support the Human Rights, Africa Department, including the Department Director, advisers, and project managers
- Contribute to projects with a focus on West Africa (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Ivory Coast, Benin, Ghana) and Ethiopia
- Work involves human rights and security, supporting state actors, ministries, security forces, civil society, and National Human Rights Institutions
- Assist both headquarters and local offices across Africa
Responsibilities
- Assist department director, senior advisers, project managers, and local offices (West Africa and Ethiopia) in daily project tasks
- Translate and proofread French-English-French, both spoken and written
- Consolidate annual and final reports for donors
- Work with MEAL tools to highlight project results (DIHR’s monitoring tool)
- Assist with planning and execution of visits and meetings
- Assist with document filing and communication tasks, such as updating website pages
- Develop and maintain systems for collaborating with national offices
- Assist with ad hoc tasks
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university programme (sociology, political science, law, or related fields) with at least one year left of study
- Excellent communication skills in both French and English (spoken and written); language skills will be tested
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
- Well organised and structured
Nice to Have
- Danish language skills
- Experience with Excel
Benefits
- Salary according to the Danish Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Union of Commercial and Clerical Employees in Denmark
- 15 hours per week, two days a week on average
- Start date: 2 February 2026
How to Apply
- Application deadline: 4th January 2026, 6 PM (GMT+1)
- Interviews expected: 12th–16th January 2026
- Submit application in English using the form; include cover letter, CV, and confirmation of study enrollment
- For further information, contact Camilla Silva Fløistrup at [email protected]
- Please note in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
The Institute values diversity and encourages qualified candidates to apply.
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